Colonialism, Capitalism & Fascism
The era of traditional colonialism, with a few exceptions, is over. But it continues in new shapes and forms to have a profound influence on former colonies all over the world. We are in the age of what may be called neo-colonialism, where former colonies are simultaneously independent and dependent. Neocolonialism is a more insidious form of imperialism in which more powerful countries keep developing nations in a state of economic dependence. This dependent relationship is seen primarily in structural inequality, where the rich countries exploit the resources and labor of the poor. Colonialism fostered and institutionalized racist ideologies that continue to manifest in systemic racism. Scholar Robin D.G. Kelley says, “It’s important to recognize that the consolidation of the modern colonial state and the rise of the fascist state occurred pretty much at the same time. The modern colonial state and the fascist state are both particular forms of capitalist states.”
Recorded at Socialism 2025.
Speaker
Robin D. G. Kelley
Robin D. G. Kelley, a professor of history at UCLA, is a distinguished scholar and award-winning author. Among his many books are Race Rebels, Yo’ Mama’s DisFunktional, Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, Africa Speaks, America Answers: Modern Jazz in Revolutionary Times and Freedom Dreams.
Demetrius Bady (verified owner) –
Robin, after all these years, I am still enthralled when you speak. This was simply excellent.
Kenneth jr, Van Rensselaer –
Indeed, he is a superb teacher.
Kenneth Van Rensselaer –
(Caught two thirds of this marvelous presentation) it seems as if it is a real manifestation of a desperate intellectual quest of at least during the last year and to a large degree an ignorance that created a huge “spiritual” confusion that has boggled me for at least a decade!
Felix Almeida –
What an enlightening, liberating epiphany of a presentation! So soothing to the traumatized soul in these barbarous genocidal times!
Brown –
Mr. Kelley, you are a genius.
You are a SUPERB teacher…you verbalize, and explain, clearly.